RMT to ballot Tube Lines workers

The RMT union has announced details of its strike ballot at Tube Lines, the company responsible for maintenance on three London Underground lines.

Workers are demanding the right to join the Transport for London pension fund and equal travel-pass rights with other tube workers.

The ballot for strikes and action short of a strike opens on 20 March and closes 16 April. RMT is recommending a yes vote in both ballots.